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SY61 RVA

2011 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,371 mi
Last recorded158,371 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RVA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 145,449 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,145 miles

Central and rear exhaust flanges badly rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,152 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,624 miles

Nearside Rear wear in caliper bracket/sliding pins

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wear in caliper bracket/sliding pins

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,753 miles

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2014 42,323 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SY61 RVA is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY61 RVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SY61 RVA is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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